1. Describe the characteristics of Katniss.
Throughout the story, Katniss shows a variety of characteristics which all highlight her personality in different manners. For example, at the beginning of the novel she proves herself to be independent, as she hunts her own food, and manages to support her family with little help from others. Also, she's very strategic. This is shown prior to the games when she pretends to show affection for Peeta to gain the support of sponsors, which is one of many examples of Katniss' strategic play. Thirdly, she's also very bold. This was highlighted when she shot an apple out of a spectators hand, and again when she wore a unique dress which catches fire to her interview. Shooting an apple demonstrated that she was bold as some may have seen it as a dangerous act which could have gotten her killed, but she showed no hesitation when doing it. With several interesting characteristics, Katniss is a great example of a strong protagonist.
- Dimitri
2.Describe the characteristics of Peeta.
Peeta is very strong and doesn't show it right away, he prefers to keep his identity away from the other tributes, he is also very generous and kind towards Katniss. Peeta demonstrates that he can be both aggressive and sympathetic at the start of the games when he kills his first tribute, but still, later on, retains his love for Katniss.
-Jake
3. Describe Katniss's affection for Gale.
The novel didn't spend much time covering Katniss' relationship with Gale, but it was obvious that the two had feelings for each other. Katniss and Gale were much like partners in crime, they spent a lot of time hunting together then sold it illegally. But they didn't only hunt for money, but also because both saw hunting as an escape from their rough reality, and it also gave them an opportunity to spend time together. Gale acted much like a father figure in Katniss' family as her real father was dead. This was shown when Gale promised to take care of Katniss' family when she was gone competing. All together, they had a slight romance which have come to an end when Katniss began showing feelings for Peeta during the games.
- Dimitri
4. Why did Katniss volunteer to take her sisters place in the hunger games.
During the selection of the tributes, Prim Everdeen was nominated to be a female representative of District 12. Katnyss boldly volunteered herself instead as she didn't want her sister, Prim, to be killed during the Hunger Games. I believe there were numerous reasons why Katniss volunteered herself. To begin, prior to the selection, Katniss promised Prim she would not be chosen as her name was only on one paper out of hundreds which could be chosen. After assuring Prim of her safety the way she did, Katnyss would have had an overwhelming guilt allowing her sister to compete. Secondly, Prim was only twelve, the youngest age allowed to compete in the games, meaning there would be much stronger contestants ultimately meaning Prim's death would be inescapable. Katniss felt that she would rather lose her own life than have her sister lose hers, resulting in volunteering herself. Ultimately, Katniss showed alot of bravery and sacrifice by volunteering herself, but mainly it was because she wanted her sister to be safe.
-Dimitri
5. Why did Katniss say she have to take over her house hold after the death of her father ?
Following the death of her father, Katniss was obligated to take over her household. This was because her mother was suffering from depression, and Prim was too young to help out in any significant manner. Being forced to raise her family gave Katniss maturity which ultimately helped her when being sent to the games. In addition she was able to bring back her mother to a stable condition, meaning her family could function when Katniss was gone. Katniss had a rough life, but tragic events like the passing of her father helped shape her making her more independent allowing her to eventually become the winner of the games.
- Dimitri
6. Who promised to send some food to Katniss's family while she is gone? and why ?
Peeta's father
-Jake
7. Why did Peeta give bread to Katniss ?
because he felt bad for her walking through the rain, near death from starvation.
-Jake
8. What is Katniss named after ?
The protagonist of the hunger games, Katniss, has a strange name unlike any that most have ever heard. This is because "Katniss" is named after a fictional plant which she used to collect around a lake outside of District 12. "Katniss or Sagittaria latifolia is a plant found in shallow wetlands and is sometimes known as broadleaf arrowhead, duck potato, Indian potato, or wapato."
- Dimitri
9. Why did Katniss show affection towards Rue ?
Because Rue is the same age as her sister, Prim, as well as the same size, and in general, reminds her of Prim.
-Jake
10. Who is Haymitch? And what is he like ?
The previous disctrict 12 winner of the games, and the trainer of Katniss and Peeta. He is very drunk all the time and is not the type of person who would be expected to win the games.
-Jake
Character Description
Katniss Everdeen is a teenage girl who lives in District 12, an impoverished coal-mining region in the country of Panem. She's a volunteer tribute in Panem's annual Hunger Games, having taken the place of her younger sister in an act of heroic self-sacrifice.
Likes include: bows, arrows, and lamb stew.
Dislikes include: Haymitch Abernathy, tracker jacker stings, getting her leg hair waxed, and the family cat. occasionally her mother.
Peeta Mellark is the male selected as the tribute for District 12, all we really know about him is that he's a baker's son, a little bit emotional.Peeta's character serves, at times, as a contrast to Katniss's. Whereas she is a provider and a survivor, Peeta is just the opposite: he's not much of an outdoorsman, is in touch with his soft side, and comes from a world very different from Katniss's., Peeta's character helps develop many of the novel's major themes: love, hope, class, and identity.
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